diff --git a/src/playsim/a_decals.cpp b/src/playsim/a_decals.cpp
index 24fbaca6c..9cce79275 100644
--- a/src/playsim/a_decals.cpp
+++ b/src/playsim/a_decals.cpp
@@ -755,6 +755,7 @@ DImpactDecal *DImpactDecal::StaticCreate (FLevelLocals *Level, const FDecalTempl
 
 		if (!decal->StickToWall (wall, pos.X, pos.Y, ffloor).isValid())
 		{
+			decal->Destroy();
 			return NULL;
 		}
 		decal->CheckMax();